How The First Omen Broke the Curse of Legacy Sequels

Arkasha Stevenson and Tim Smith on creating a horror they believe in

"...does finally watch it, he said, “it’ll be in broad daylight and there might be a bit of fast-forwarding.”..."

April 3, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

SXSW Film Review: Babes

We need more raunchy female friendship films like this

"...irreverent as fans of Adlon’s Better Things and Glazer’s Broad City could hope for. Loaded with positive affirmations and..."

March 10, 2024 Screens Post by Jessi Cape

Accidental Texan

Familiar but heartwarming story of a city slicker who gets stuck in a small town

"...the time for being a little too arch and broad. Accidental Texan is broad, too, and relies on every..."

March 8, 2024 Movie Review by Richard Whittaker

Headlines / Quote of the Week

"...City Manager Search Narrows: We’re also getting closer to stability..."

March 8, 2024 News Feature

Six Great Breweries Off the Beaten Path

In tumultuous times for Austin beer, these undersung gems are worth seeking out

"...Apart from the bittered beers, Bear King features a broad and alluring list of on-style options. The second beer..."

March 1, 2024 Food Feature by Eric Puga

Selena Gomez, Conan O’Brien, Sydney Sweeney Top SXSW’s Sixth Featured Speakers Announcement

Danny Brown, Nick Kroll, and Kirsten Dunst also announced

"...Other notable sessions include a conversation between the cast..."

Feb. 27, 2024 SXSW Post by Carys Anderson

Controversial $1M+ McKinsey Homelessness Study Canceled

Mayor doesn’t “believe anyone has been misled”

"...22 9:30am: Following publication of the story below, Interim City Manager Jesús Garza sent a memo to Mayor Kirk..."

Feb. 23, 2024 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Point Austin: The Never-Ending Story

Millions of guns, and countless murders

"...If you hope to wedge a mass shooting into..."

Feb. 20, 2024 News Post by Michael King

Rethink35 Sues TxDOT Again to Block Highway Expansion

Claims state didn’t fully consider environmental, social fallout

"...In October, Austin City Council and the Travis County Commissioners Court asked TxDOT..."

Feb. 2, 2024 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Changing Nations, Changing Generations: PJ Raval’s Who We Become

Austin filmmaker on his not-a-pandemic-project pandemic project

"...result, he noted, reminded him of an episode of Broad City. “It’s a day-in-the-life of them going through Manhattan,..."

Jan. 9, 2024 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Breaking Down What the HOME Initiative’s Passing Means for Austin

Council approves HOME phase one, looks ahead to phase two

"...After hundreds of people spent hours testifying at City Council's special called meeting, Dec. 7, Council finally adopted..."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Bonus Bad News: I-35 Expansion Will Be a Thorn in Austin’s Side for Years to Come

Expensive, environmentally destructive, and unpopular plan persists

"...highway could mitigate some of those repercussions, but the city will have to cough up $700 million for it...."

Dec. 15, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

As Council Works to Improve Affordability With HOME, How Will Displacement Factor In?

Research shows small lots boost affordability though concerns linger

"...As City Council prepares to pass the most substantive changes to..."

Dec. 6, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Authors of Police Oversight Act Sue City for Failing to Fully Implement Ordinance

Suit names interim police chief and city manager as defendants

"...The battle between city leadership and advocates for a strong system of police..."

Dec. 6, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

National Survey Finds Significant Support for Middle Income Housing, Smaller Lot Sizes

City Council aims to achieve both with HOME amendments

"...One week before City Council votes on a suite of housing reforms intended..."

Dec. 1, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

City of Austin to Lower Child Care Costs Through Tax Break

Council acted swiftly after constitutional amendment's success

"...Two days later, Austin City Council took advantage of the vote, approving a resolution..."

Nov. 9, 2023 News Post by Brant Bingamon

Hundreds Rally Against I-35 Expansion

TxDOT’s pricey project proving unpopular with Council members, congressmen, and regular Austinites

"...are complete. Those studies would allow CAMPO and the city of Austin to apply for federal grants to mitigate..."

Nov. 10, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

The Eugenic Circus Comes to Town

A Downtown hotel is hosting a natalist, eugenics-aligned conference in December. Why Austin?

"...the conference's 16 speakers into neat groups, but in broad strokes, they range from those seeking a return to..."

Nov. 3, 2023 News Feature by Brant Bingamon

Eight Lineups to See at Levitation This Halloween Weekend

Our picks at the venue-based festival, from Panda Bear to Flying Lotus

"...by imbuing beat music with bright dimensions. Beyond Brainfeeder, Broad City/The Eric Andre Show comedian Hannibal Buress' rap alias,..."

Oct. 27, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

New “One-Stop Shop” for Trauma Recovery Is the First in Texas

It opens Nov. 1

"...In 2021, City Council put $1 million toward funding a trauma recovery..."

Oct. 27, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Attorney General Reverses, Says City Can Maintain Secret Police Files

Records will not be released to the Chronicle

"...The city of Austin will not have to release confidential police..."

Oct. 19, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Council to Hire City Manager Search Firm

Selecting the searchers

"...City Council's search for the firm responsible for finding Austin's..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Trial of APD Officer Will Be One of the Most Consequential in Austin History

Here’s what it could mean for our city and for how law enforcement is held accountable

"...in Austin sparked by Ramos' death swelled into a broad movement for justice that resulted in some of the..."

Oct. 20, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Austin’s Best Breweries of 2023, Power-Ranked

Top of the Hops VIII, baby!

"...so well. You’ll have your exurb beer moms in broad-brimmed wool-felt hats and your Vuori beer dads noodling air-bass..."

Oct. 10, 2023 Food Post by Eric Puga

10 Essential Acts to See at ACL Fest

Must-see visiting acts at Zilker Park, from Kendrick Lamar to Rina Sawayama

"...Instagram. He kept his word: He taped an Austin City Limits episode back in July highlighting his surprising pivot..."

Oct. 6, 2023 Music Feature by Derek Udensi

Consultants Given Lucrative City Contracts Without Council Approval

City paid friends of City Hall top brass $300,000 through subcontracting scheme

"...the kind of gig two longtime associates of Interim City Manager Jesús Garza and Mayor Kirk Watson landed this..."

Sept. 15, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

The Blocked "Death Star" Law Could Wipe Out Broad Areas of City Code

Austin Judge Maya Gamble ruled it's unconstitutional

"..."local control" – the idea that local governments, like city councils and school boards, should possess as much policymaking..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Rethink35 Is Suing TxDOT Over I-35 Expansion With Broad Community Support

TxDOT vs. basically everyone in Austin

"...own environmental impact statement (EIS) August 21. In a broad show of resistance to TxDOT, speakers included Council members..."

Sept. 1, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

After Rocky Two Years, Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon Will Retire

Chacon joined APD in 1998

"...political environment that has defined the relationship between APD, City Council, and the broader Austin community transformed (perhaps metastasized..."

Aug. 21, 2023 News Post by Austin Sanders

Blue Beetle

Latest DCEU flick can't cram the Chicane experience into superhero duds

"...into a big-budget spectacular with all the requirements of broad, tentpole entertainment is a challenging task. Writer Gareth Dunnet-Alcocer..."

Aug. 18, 2023 Movie Review by Alejandra Martinez

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